Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love said it’s “realistic” to think he could play Sunday through a groin injury, and running back Josh Jacobs is confident he’ll be able to play through a new ankle injury.
Both Love and Jacobs missed practice Wednesday. Love said he’s taking it “one day at a time” and he “definitely” wants to play against the Detroit Lions.
“I think it’s realistic,” Love said when asked about playing seven days after injuring his groin on a third-down play in the first quarter of a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Love said he’s made progress over the last few days and is expecting to continue feeling better each day moving forward.
“It’s definitely feeling better,” Love said. “I think every day it will be some improvements to it. Definitely feels better than it did Sunday.”
Coach Matt LaFleur left open the door for Love playing Sunday even if he doesn’t practice during the next two days. Love said he could play without practice reps but admitted it would not be an “ideal format for trying to play a game,” especially against a talented team like the Lions.
The big boxes he needs to check for playing Sunday? An ability to move around in the pocket, a reduced chance of aggravating the injury and being himself as a quarterback.
“Just being able to move around a little bit and be myself out there playing, and not just trying to be stuck in the pocket not being able to move if I need to move,” Love said.
While Love still has hurdles to clear, Jacobs is confident he’ll be ready to go for Sunday.
“I feel pretty good,” Jacobs said. “I’ll be good for game time.”
Jacobs said he took 4-5 hits on his ankle against the Jaguars, and missing Wednesday’s practice was more about maintenance than a suggestion he could miss Sunday’s game.
Jacobs rushed for 127 yards and two scores in the 30-27 win over the Jaguars.
Love said Jacobs has been a “steady force” and “talented runner” for the Packers in his first year in Green Bay.
“He’s a huge part of our offense, helps us get rolling,” Love said.
The Packers will practice again Thursday and Friday before issuing a final injury report on Friday afternoon.
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